{"id":29206,"date":"2022-06-09T15:25:16","date_gmt":"2022-06-09T18:25:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=29206"},"modified":"2022-06-09T15:25:16","modified_gmt":"2022-06-09T18:25:16","slug":"from-the-cruiser-may-31-to-june-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=29206","title":{"rendered":"From the Cruiser &#8211; May 31 to June 7"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Brought to you by:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;87&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ENFIELD:<\/strong> Over the past week (May 29 to June 7) members of the East Hants RCMP responded to 101 calls for service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Here are some of the highlighted calls as provided by East Hants RCMP S\/Sgt. Cory Bushell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TRESSPASSERS VEHICLE TOWED<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On May 31, East Hants RCMP received a complaint of trespass at the Shaw Resource pit in Hardwood Lands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon arrival, police found a stuck pickup truck and two young men walking nearby.&nbsp; The men admitted to driving in the pit and getting stuck.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Police towed their vehicle at the owner\u2019s expense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The public are reminded that private and commercial properties are off limits to off road riding without the consent of the owner.&nbsp; People found trespassing in this regard may have their vehicle towed, face fines or both.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WOMEN CHARGED WITH SHOPLIFTING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>East Hants RCMP have charged two women with shoplifting after an incident on May 31.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Police say the two women were observed taking a grocery cart full of items and leaving the store.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Officers caught up to the duo after a brief investigation and identified the culprits as 25-year-old female from Grand Prairie and a 25-year-old from Mill Village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pair will be facing the courts at a later date for the charge of theft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FRAUD COMPLAINT&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On June 3, East Hants RCMP received a complaint of Fraud. A local resident reported they had just sent $400 in Apple gift cards to someone claiming to be from the Department of Health and Human Services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The scammer has promised a return on the investment of $85,000. The investigator confirmed the matter was an outright scam and the $400 was lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents are reminded that scammers routinely ask for payment in the form of gift cards. No credible agency would request payment in such a manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When in doubt, contact the RCMP or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/East-Hants-Most-Wanted-1024x731.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26089\" width=\"752\" height=\"531\"\/><figcaption>East Hants Most Wanted. (Dagley Media photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>EAST HANTS MOST WANTED: Enfield man sought on charge of assault<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This week, East Hants District RCMP has an outstanding province-wide warrant for the arrest of Scott Michael Murphy, 28 of Enfield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scott Michael Murphy is charged with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Criminal Code Section 266 Assault<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This charge stems from an incident which took place in November 2019 in Enfield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Police are requesting assistance from the public in locating Scott Michael Murphy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone who sees Scott Michael Murphy is asked to refrain from approaching him and to call police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact East Hants District RCMP at&nbsp;902-883-7077.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at&nbsp;1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.crimestoppers.ns.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.crimestoppers.ns.ca<\/a>, or use the P3&nbsp;Tips App.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>From the Cruiser is brought to you by:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;87&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brought to you by: [adrotate banner=&#8221;87&#8243;] ENFIELD: Over the past week (May 29 to June 7) members of the East Hants RCMP responded to 101 calls for service. &nbsp;Here are some of the highlighted calls as provided by East Hants RCMP S\/Sgt. 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